Course code: BARR-4
  • Years with company: 3 months
  • Years programming: 0-1
  • Primary programming language: C
  • Other programming languages: C++
  • Unit test harnesses: N/A
  • Something else: I am a systems and software engineer, with the focus on systems. I have done some software development in my previous job, but not a significant amount. I am new to my current company and have not been actively involved in development. The goal is to become more involved with development in the future. Because of this, I may not have all of the answers below.
  • Test practice now: Black Box Testing
  • Target system: Embedded Systems - Insulin Pumps
  • Dev tools: IAR for embedded.
  • Build time: 31-60 seconds
  • Coding standard: I am not familiar with them yet at my new company.
  • Function too long: If the inputs, operation and outputs can not be easily reviewed.
  • Code reviews: I am not familiar with them yet at my new company.
  • Code time: 0
  • Test time: 0
  • Debug time: 0
  • Favorite thing about dev: With an EE background, I enjoy the flexibility in design that software can provide vs hardware. I enjoy the challenge it brings.
  • Least favorite thing about dev: It can be hard to follow another's code, particularly if they do not write organized SW.
  • Tdd knowledge: Not a lot
  • Why are you attending: To broaden my coding skills.